Montreal · Elite Player Development

BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION.
TRAIN LIKE A HOOPER.

Elite basketball development for players who want to improve fast, build confidence, and compete at the next level. Private 1-on-1, semi-private, and small-group programs across Montreal.

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● 12+ years playing ● 5+ years coaching ● Youth development specialists ● EN / FR sessions
Why Perfection

Built different. Trained different.

Two brothers. One mission: build the next generation of Montreal hoopers — through discipline, confidence, and elite-level reps.

D1-Level Experience

Both coaches trained, played, and competed at a D1-caliber level. We've lived the standard we're teaching.

10+ Years Playing

From age 11 through high-level AAA, we know every drill, every cut, every read — because we've run them ourselves.

5+ Years Coaching

Hundreds of sessions across teams, camps, and 1-on-1 work. We coach the way we wish we'd been coached.

Youth Development Specialists

We coach kids and teens — from beginners building their first move to AAA players prepping for tryouts.

Personalized Coaching

Every drill, every progression is built around the player in front of us. No cookie-cutter sessions.

Fast Skill Development

Players see real progress in 6–8 sessions. Tighter handle, cleaner shot, sharper reads — measurable improvement.

Confidence Building

We don't just teach skill — we teach players to OWN it. Confidence is the unlock that changes everything.

Film & Video Review

Sessions are filmed on request. Players see their own reps back, spot the fix, and lock in the correction faster.

Bilingual EN / FR

We coach in English or French — whatever makes the player most comfortable.

Meet The Coaches

Two brothers. One standard.

We love coaching. We love competition. Most importantly, we love seeing players improve faster than they ever thought possible.

Laurent Rizzuto on the court Head Coach
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Head Coach · Co-founder

Laurent Rizzuto

  • 10+ years basketball experience
  • Former D1-level player
  • 5+ years coaching youth & teen players
  • AAA tryout prep specialist
  • Bilingual coaching — EN / FR
Joey Anthony Rizzuto on the court Head Coach
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Head Coach · Co-founder

Joey Anthony Rizzuto

  • 12+ years basketball experience
  • Former D1-level player
  • 5+ years coaching teams & individuals
  • Skill development & finishing specialist
  • Bilingual coaching — EN / FR

Our mission: help build the next generation of basketball players through discipline, confidence, hard work, and elite-level training. We're not a corporate gym chain. We're two brothers who never stopped chasing the game, and we put the same intensity into every player we coach.

Why Parents Choose Us

More than basketball.

Parents trust us with their kids because we don't just train players — we help shape young people. Confidence on the court translates to confidence in life.

Confidence That Lasts

We help kids find their voice on the court — and carry it everywhere else. Confidence built through earned reps doesn't fade after the season.

Discipline & Routine

Showing up, working hard, and learning to push through tough moments. The habits players build with us extend into school and life.

Work Ethic

We model — and demand — the kind of work ethic that separates good players from great ones. No shortcuts, no excuses, just consistent effort.

Real Player Growth

Tighter handle, cleaner shot, sharper reads — measurable, visible improvement. We track progress so parents can see exactly where their player is growing.

Open Communication

We text parents updates after sessions, share what we're working on, and answer questions directly. You're never wondering what your kid is doing on the court.

Safe, Positive Environment

Two brothers who genuinely care about every kid we coach. No yelling, no fear-based coaching — just high standards delivered with respect.

Our Approach

Player Development Philosophy

Long-term over short-term.

We don't chase quick wins or flashy drills that look good on social media. Real player development takes months and years — built on consistent reps, honest feedback, and a love for the work.

Every session is a deposit into the player the kid is becoming. We coach the fundamentals first, layer in basketball IQ as they grow, and protect the joy that brought them to the gym in the first place.

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Fundamentals First
Footwork, balance, finishing — built before anything else.
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Confidence
Earned through reps, not handed out.
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Discipline
Show up. Work hard. Trust the process.
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Basketball IQ
Reading the game, not just running drills.
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Love for the Game
The reason every great player keeps showing up.
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Long-Term Growth
Real change. Built session by session.
Elite Development Program

Controlled Scrimmages. The bridge between training and real basketball.

A structured 5-on-5 development environment where players apply what they learn in training, under live coaching, against real competition. This is where skill turns into performance.

Coached Gameplay

Organized 5-on-5 with running clock, set teams, and two coaches actively running the floor. Every possession is built with purpose.

Real-Time Coaching

Coaches stop play, reset situations, and correct in the moment. Mistakes become teaching reps, not just turnovers.

Basketball IQ

Spacing, reads, weak-side help, transition decisions. The mental side of the game, drilled live and corrected on the spot.

Game-Like Pressure

Game-speed intensity against players at your level. Drills can't replicate the pressure of a live possession, a real defender, or a clock running down.

Situational Learning

ATOs, end-of-quarter sets, late-game free throws, fouled and in the bonus. The moments that decide games, rehearsed under pressure.

Team Concepts & Accountability

Defensive rotations, on-ball communication, off-ball cuts, pace. The habits that build serious players and winning teams.

60 min
Per session
16
Players · 8 per team
2
Coaches on the floor
1× wk
Consistent group
The Format

16 players. 8 per team. Real basketball.

Still played as a structured 5-on-5 on the floor. The 8th and 9th players per side rotate in throughout the game, exactly like a real competitive lineup. The result: higher intensity, smarter coaching moments, and the kind of substitution flow your kid will see in school, club, and rep basketball.

  • 8 players per side, played as live 5-on-5.
  • Live substitutions, like real basketball.
  • Short recovery rotations keep intensity high.
  • Coaches sub strategically to teach in the moment.
  • Game pauses become live teaching reps.
  • Every kid gets meaningful minutes, every week.
Currently paused — back next season
Full Season

Season Pass · 14 games

$322
$23 / game
21% off vs drop-in
  • 14 coached scrimmages
  • Locked weekly time slot, priority roster spot
  • Mid-season progress report
  • 10% off any private session add-on
Claim a roster spot
Filler Spot

Drop-In

$29
/ single game
Only when a spot opens
  • Single coached scrimmage
  • Notified when a regular cancels
  • Priority to current training-pool players
  • First come, first served
Get on the list
Combo Bundles

Save on private training when you bundle it with the scrimmage program.

Three premium pathways that pair the scrimmage season with the training that makes it work. Skill reps during the week. Real game application on game day. One coordinated plan.

Elite Pathway
Bundle 01 · 14 Weeks

Scrimmage Season + Private Training

Personal skill work during the week. Live application on game day. The fastest development path we offer for serious players.

1×
Controlled scrimmage / week (14 total)
1×
Private 1-on-1 (60 min) / week (14 total)
If purchased separately$1,988
Your bundle price$1,680
Total savings15% off
  • Privates effectively drop from $119 to ~$97 / session
  • Mid-season progress report from your coach
  • Priority weekly slot for both sessions
  • Accelerated improvement: skills + live reps every week
Start the elite pathway
Competitive Pathway
Bundle 03 · 14 Weeks

Scrimmage Season + Semi-Private

Train with a partner. Compete with a roster. The middle path: personal coaching with a teammate, then live game application every week.

1×
Controlled scrimmage / week (14 total)
1×
Semi-private (60 min) / week (14 total)
If purchased separately$1,148
Your bundle price$949
Total savings17% off
  • Semi-private effectively drops from $59 to ~$45 / session
  • Train with your partner all season — push each other every week
  • Priority weekly slot for both sessions
  • Best balance: personal coaching plus live competition
Start the competitive pathway
Balanced Pathway
Bundle 02 · 14 Weeks

Scrimmage Season + Skills Clinic

Group skill reps and team concepts during the week. Real game application on game day. Built for confidence and long-term growth.

1×
Controlled scrimmage / week (14 total)
1×
Skills clinic / week (14 total)
If purchased separately$868
Your bundle price$714
Total savings18% off
  • Clinics effectively drop from $39 to ~$28 / session
  • Skill repetition paired with live game application
  • Same group each week. Structure and consistency built in.
  • Confidence builder. Team concepts plus individual growth.
Start the balanced pathway
Drop-Ins
Roster spots are locked in by package. When a regular can't make a scrimmage, we open that spot to players already in our training pool at $29 / game. Want to be on the call list? Check the box on the contact form and we'll text you when a slot opens.
Limited to 16 players · Roster fills fast See all training formats
Training Formats

Pick the format that fits the player.

Every session is built around proven progressions, real reps, and clear feedback.

$149 / session
60 min · 1-on-1

Private 1-on-1

Fully personalized session with one dedicated coach. Built around your weaknesses, your tryout date, or your next-level skill — pure individual focus.

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$74 / player
60 min · 2 players · 1 coach

Semi-private

Two players training side-by-side with a dedicated coach. Built around live competition, partner reps, and personalized correction — players push each other, sharpen their reads, and grow faster through shared intensity.

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$49 / player
60 min · 6 players

Skills clinic

Themed clinics: ballhandling, shooting, finishing. Drop in any time.

Book this clinic →
$29 / drop-in
60 min · 16 players · coached

Controlled scrimmage

Coached 5-on-5 with live teaching, real game situations, and game-IQ reps. Currently paused — we plan to relaunch with the fall cohort.

Currently closed
Bundles & Packages

Consistent reps build skill.

Lock in a package and stay on a steady development track.

Private 1-on-1 packs (60 min)

5-Pack

$669
$134 / session
10% off
Purchase package

10-Pack

$1,269
$127 / session
15% off
Purchase package

Semi-private packs

Semi-private 5-Pack

$329
$66 / session
10% off
Five × 60-min, 2 playersPurchase package

Semi-private 10-Pack

$629
$63 / session
15% off
Ten × 60-min, 2 playersPurchase package

Skills Clinic packs

Single Clinic

$49
/ session
Drop in, no commitment
One themed clinic of your choicePurchase package

Skills Clinic 5-Pack

$219
$44 / session
10% off
Drop in to any 5 themed clinicsPurchase package

Skills Clinic 9-Pack

$379
$42 / session
15% off
Drop in to any 9 themed clinicsPurchase package

Skills Clinic 18-Pack

$709
$39 / session
20% off
Drop in to any 18 themed clinicsPurchase package
Player Transformation

Real reps. Real results.

From low confidence to starter. From benchwarmer to AAA tryout. Every session is one step closer to the player you want to become.

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Parent & Player FAQ

Questions, answered.

Where are sessions held?

We run sessions at community centres and private-school gyms across Montreal. You'll get the exact address once your session is booked.

What ages do you coach?

Anywhere from 7 years old up through high-school and AAA-level teens. We tailor the difficulty, language, and intensity to the player in front of us.

Is this safe for younger players?

Yes. Both coaches are bilingual, have years of experience working with kids, and run age-appropriate progressions. Parents are always welcome to watch.

What should I bring?

Indoor basketball shoes, a water bottle, and a basketball if you have one. We supply the rest.

Cancellation policy?

24 hours' notice to reschedule. Shorter notice or no-show forfeits the session.

How is a private different from a semi-private?

Private = one player, one coach, fully personalized work — every drill is built around that single player. Semi-private = two players with one coach, designed to create live competition: partner reads, contested reps, and a faster feedback loop. Both formats deliver elite-level coaching attention; the choice comes down to whether the player learns best one-on-one or pushed by a peer.

What is the Controlled Scrimmages Program?

A coached 5-on-5 development program. 16 players (8 per side, with live substitutions) run organized scrimmages with two coaches on the floor stopping play to teach spacing, decisions, defensive rotations, and communication. The 14-game Season Pass keeps the roster consistent; drop-in spots at $29/game open up only when a regular cancels. It's a structured development environment, not a casual pickup run.

Can I try before committing to a package?

Yes — single sessions are bookable at the per-session rate. Most families move to a package once they see the consistency of the work and the player's progression after the first few sessions.

Do you coach in French?

Oui. Sessions can be run in English or French.

How fast will my kid improve?

Most players see clear progress — tighter handle, cleaner shot, better reads — within 6–8 sessions. Real change comes from consistency, which is why our packages are priced to reward commitment.

Train with intent. Compete with confidence.

Book your first session and see why Montreal's serious players choose Perfection.

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